Fill out an Application Online!

If you have at least two years of experience, value a “Food First, Guests Always” philosophy and are interested in joining one of the most established restaurant teams in West Michigan, apply online below!

Bonus: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including shared medical and generous employee-dining discounts! But more importantly, the Essence team quickly becomes a second family.

• $1,500 for salaried employees
• $1,000 for fully qualified line cooks: pantry, sauté, grill
• $500–$750 for qualified line cooks (based on experience)
• $250 for tipped service team employees

50% paid after 30 days of employment; The remainder after 90 days.

Bistro Bella Vita is a Multi-Award-Winning Restaurant

• OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award (2018 & 2019)
• Wine Spectator Award (2017 & 2019)
• Best of the West (2018)
• #8 Restaurant in Grand Rapids, TripAdvisor
• One of 14 Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids, Thrillist Detroit (2015)
  
• Restaurant of the Year, Grand Rapids Magazine (2011)
  

Among several others.